The Importance of Independent Specialists in Architecture

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During which phase of the project are the client's requirements and desires resolved into physical, architectural form?

Construction phase

Design development phase

Pre-design phase

Schematic design phase (correct)

What is the purpose of the schematic design phase?

To transform pre-design investigations into a concept of 'what will be built' (correct)

To test the client's program within the project budget

To explore how the project will be built

To finalize the key design criteria

What is the risk of initiating schematic design without completing pre-design?

Delay in the project timeline

Cost overruns

Design deficiencies

All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a key principle for the success of a project according to the text?

Competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for providing the functional program for a project?

The client Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recording and documenting design meetings?

To share with other stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

In what situations may the architect not have access to the full community of user stakeholders?

When the project is speculative Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key requirement for high performance building certification systems?

Deep understanding of natural systems Signup and view all the answers

During the schematic design phase, who coordinates the design team?

Architect Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of the integrated design process (IDP)?

Greater ultimate coherence of the overall building design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of design alternatives in the schematic design phase?

To demonstrate a thorough examination of possibilities Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why might the architect request that the client retain independent specialists?

To ensure liability insurance coverage Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if some information remains unknown during the project?

The client assumes the risks Signup and view all the answers

Why might a client want all services related to a project to be provided by a single source?

To simplify communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the architect's responsibility in terms of risks associated with ownership?

To reinforce the owner's responsibility for risks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of the integrated design team (IDT) approach in schematic design?

A facilitator assists the team in setting goals Signup and view all the answers

What is one trade-off that may be made in the schematic design stage to reduce future operational costs?

Incorporating high performance windows at a lower capital cost Signup and view all the answers

What is one method that can be used to document design decisions in the schematic design stage?

Traditional sketch overlays Signup and view all the answers

Why should the design fees be calculated with additional effort in mind when using building information modeling (BIM)?

BIM is time-consuming to generate all the required information Signup and view all the answers

During the schematic design phase, the architect prepares preliminary cost evaluations based on the area or volume of the proposed building multiplied by the appropriate regional unit costs.

The architect prepares cost evaluations based on the area or volume of the proposed building multiplied by the appropriate regional unit costs. Signup and view all the answers

If the pre-design program is unachievable with the budget given, the architect needs to work with the client to adjust the scope of work and/or the quality, or, alternatively, the client may decide to increase the budget or abandon the project.

If the pre-design program is unachievable with the budget given, the architect needs to work with the client to adjust the scope of work and/or the quality. Signup and view all the answers

In cases where the budget and program are unachievable, the IDP team may need to consider a “go/no-go” decision regarding continuation with the project.

In cases where the budget and program are unachievable, the IDP team may need to consider a “go/no-go” decision regarding continuation with the project. Signup and view all the answers

The architect should obtain formal, written approval from the client before beginning design development.

The architect should obtain formal, written approval from the client before beginning design development. Signup and view all the answers